Surgery - General Physician

Position OverviewA community-focused, Joint Commission accredited hospital in south central Illinois is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join an established surgical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to practice broad-based general surgery in a supportive environment, serving a diverse patient population in a close-knit community just outside the St. Louis metro area.Practice HighlightsJoin an experienced General Surgeon in a busy practiceBread-and-butter procedures with additional opportunities for scopes, breast surgery, wound care, and bariatricsOptional half-day per week in a wound care clinicNo robotics; flexible OR schedule with no overnight OR runs3 operating rooms with full CRNA coverageHospitalist program in place for inpatient support25+ referring providers and strong community tiesJ1 & H1B candidates welcomeCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary plus wRVU productivity and quality bonusesSigning bonus and retention bonus availableRelocation assistance providedCME time off plus stipendFull benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement)PSLF qualified employer for loan forgiveness eligibilityHospital ServicesIn addition to surgery, the hospital provides inpatient services in orthopedics, urology, internal medicine, and cardiology. Diagnostic and imaging services include CT, CTA, MRI, nuclear medicine, mammography, and SPECT scans.Community HighlightsLocated in a welcoming town of 8,350 with a county population of over 21,000, the area offers a family-friendly lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy year-round hiking, camping, golfing, fishing, and local festivals. Just 20 minutes from the Mississippi River, the region boasts scenic river dining, wineries, riverboat cruises, and bluff-top sky tours. The community features solid public schools as well as private Catholic options, making it an excellent place to raise a family.